Showing posts with label Progressive Metal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Progressive Metal. Show all posts
7/25/2014
6/17/2014
Music News: Black Note Graffiti Playing the Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Ann Arbor, Michigan-June 17, 2013-Black Note Graffiti is made up music veterans Rick Ortiz on vocals and guitar, Adam Nine bass guitar, Kurt Keller percussion and Kris Keller guitar and vocals. The band performed previously as Krescent 4 before forming the new lineup.
In support of their recent release Volume 1,they are proud to be playing at the upcoming Ann Arbor Summer Festival, which is also referred to as A2SF2014. The band and other acts are participating in The Top of the Park which is a free outdoor event that's part of A2SF2014 schedule. The Rackham Stage is situated outside Rackham Auditorium on a large music stage that sits across Ingalls Mall/ Park.
Volume I was just picked up by ESPN to be used in NASCAR, which is fitting for the band’s powerful and fast moving sounds. The band is really excited about the momentum and recognition the release has gained thus far. They are anticipating an exciting time introducing all the new material on a live stage.
One reviewer commented on the new album: This is a fantastic hard rock album with a lot of talent on display. You get it all in one package, a band with an ultra-cool name and sounds to match-Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is an exciting celebration of performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit that starts in June and runs through July. A boutique music and arts festival, the three-week gathering offers dozens of performances, activities, exhibitions, and screenings representative of the best in music, dance, comedy, film, circus and street arts, and family entertainment.
There will be six music acts performing there and Black Note Grafitti will go on stage at the Main Stage Summerfest July 5th at 7:00 pm.
The day after all the fireworks displays across America is through and all the noise has faded away, there is sure to be plenty more explosions of sounds with Black Note Graffiti making their way through the songs on Volume 1. If you enjoy outdoor events, live music, and electrifying progressive metal then this is a show that should not be missed!
Company:Noteborn Music Company
Contact:Kris Keller
Music News: Black Note Graffiti Playing the Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Ann Arbor, Michigan-June 17, 2013-Black Note Graffiti is made up music veterans Rick Ortiz on vocals and guitar, Adam Nine bass guitar, Kurt Keller percussion and Kris Keller guitar and vocals. The band performed previously as Krescent 4 before forming the new lineup.
In support of their recent release Volume 1,they are proud to be playing at the upcoming Ann Arbor Summer Festival, which is also referred to as A2SF2014. The band and other acts are participating in The Top of the Park which is a free outdoor event that's part of A2SF2014 schedule. The Rackham Stage is situated outside Rackham Auditorium on a large music stage that sits across Ingalls Mall/ Park.
Volume I was just picked up by ESPN to be used in NASCAR, which is fitting for the band’s powerful and fast moving sounds. The band is really excited about the momentum and recognition the release has gained thus far. They are anticipating an exciting time introducing all the new material on a live stage.
One reviewer commented on the new album: This is a fantastic hard rock album with a lot of talent on display. You get it all in one package, a band with an ultra-cool name and sounds to match-Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is an exciting celebration of performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit that starts in June and runs through July. A boutique music and arts festival, the three-week gathering offers dozens of performances, activities, exhibitions, and screenings representative of the best in music, dance, comedy, film, circus and street arts, and family entertainment.
There will be six music acts performing there and Black Note Grafitti will go on stage at the Main Stage Summerfest July 5th at 7:00 pm.
The day after all the fireworks displays across America is through and all the noise has faded away, there is sure to be plenty more explosions of sounds with Black Note Graffiti making their way through the songs on Volume 1. If you enjoy outdoor events, live music, and electrifying progressive metal then this is a show that should not be missed!
Company:Noteborn Music Company
Contact:Kris Keller
5/24/2014
Progressive Metal Review: Anubis Gate-Horizons
Release Date:April 15, 2014
Label: Nightmare Records
Even more impressive is that they have managed to stay so consistent quality wise, following the departure of two of their founding members. Guitarist Jesper M. Jensen left in 2012 and drummer Morten Sørensen departed a few months later. Anubis Gate’s current line-up stands as Kim Olesen (guitar, keyboards), Henrik Fevre (bass, lead vocals), Michael Bodin (guitar), and Morten Gade Sørensen (drums). Their chemistry must be very strong, as they have crafted a true progressive metal masterpiece with Horizons.
“Destined to Remember” is the first of ten incredible tracks. It is a fantastic opener that is a complete rush, showing that these guys are still in top form. The music is grand and explosive and the vocals sound clear and powerful. It is evident that they have not been placated by the success of their previous album. “Never Like This (A Dream)” comes out hard and unrelenting before switching to a more melodic sound. It is one all-around rocking sound with a catchy chorus that has been stuck in my head for days.
For all those out there looking for the perfect song to head bang to, “Hear My Call” is exactly what you need. The intro is devilishly good and thrashing. Then the guitars and vocals kick in for a melodic song that absolutely soars. I can see this one being an album favorite for many. Offering a refreshing change of pace is “Airwaves” with its toned down acoustic opening. This song offers a nice mix of melodic rock with the progressive sound. “Revolution Come Undone” is a monster of musical creation that thrashes pretty hard. It is chest-thumping, get-your-blood-pumping type of song, making it an excellent song to mosh to.
At the album’s halfway point, “Breach of Faith” lures you in with the opening keyboards and then switches to some hypnotic drums and guitar, before bringing it all together for an ecstatic release of music. The heavy and brooding “Mindlessness” follows it up. It has an excellent groove with some great riffs. The dazzling music of “Horizons” is a picture of melodic progressive metal perfection. “A Dream Within a Dream” is a 14-minute epic that never becomes tiresome. It is a wondrous song with many surprises. It is dark and ambient, while being very melodic and, at times, quite catchy. In the end, “A Dream Within a Dream” is the perfect example of Anubis Gate blending their diverse sound influences.
Anubis Gate’s Horizons is a triumphant album. This is the type of music that needs to be absorbed through multiple listens, as it will get better each time. It is a little early to call it, but I think that it is safe to say that Horizons is a contender for best progressive metal album of the year. Fans should love this album, and, if you are new to Anubis Gate, then this is a good as any place to start. It will not disappoint.
5/5 Stars
Key Tracks: ALL
Tracks:
01.Destined to Remember
02.Never Like This (A Dream)
03.Hear My Call
04.Airwaves
05.Revolution Come Undone
06.Breach of Faith
07.Mindlessness
08.Horizons
09.A Dream Within a Dream
10.Erasure
Tracks:
01.Destined to Remember
02.Never Like This (A Dream)
03.Hear My Call
04.Airwaves
05.Revolution Come Undone
06.Breach of Faith
07.Mindlessness
08.Horizons
09.A Dream Within a Dream
10.Erasure
Brian McKinnon
May 24, 2014
Review Provided By Prog Rock Music Talk
5/20/2014
Prog News: Dream Theater Unveil 11-Disc Set
The Studio Albums 1992-2011 arrives next month
Dream Theater have confirmed details of an 11-disc box set which will hit shelves in June.
Entitled The Studio Albums 1992-2011, it contains their releases from Images And Worlds up to A Dramatic Turn Of Events – their first with Mike Mangini after the departure of founding drummer Mike Portnoy.
It's to be launched via Roadrunner Records on June 30 and it's available for pre-order now.
Dream Theater will kick off a European tour at Sheffield City Hall on July 5, followed by an appearance at this year's Sonisphere festival at Knebworth the following day.
Entitled The Studio Albums 1992-2011, it contains their releases from Images And Worlds up to A Dramatic Turn Of Events – their first with Mike Mangini after the departure of founding drummer Mike Portnoy.
It's to be launched via Roadrunner Records on June 30 and it's available for pre-order now.
Dream Theater will kick off a European tour at Sheffield City Hall on July 5, followed by an appearance at this year's Sonisphere festival at Knebworth the following day.
Prog News: Dream Theater Unveil 11-Disc Set
The Studio Albums 1992-2011 arrives next month
Dream Theater have confirmed details of an 11-disc box set which will hit shelves in June.
Entitled The Studio Albums 1992-2011, it contains their releases from Images And Worlds up to A Dramatic Turn Of Events – their first with Mike Mangini after the departure of founding drummer Mike Portnoy.
It's to be launched via Roadrunner Records on June 30 and it's available for pre-order now.
Dream Theater will kick off a European tour at Sheffield City Hall on July 5, followed by an appearance at this year's Sonisphere festival at Knebworth the following day.
Entitled The Studio Albums 1992-2011, it contains their releases from Images And Worlds up to A Dramatic Turn Of Events – their first with Mike Mangini after the departure of founding drummer Mike Portnoy.
It's to be launched via Roadrunner Records on June 30 and it's available for pre-order now.
Dream Theater will kick off a European tour at Sheffield City Hall on July 5, followed by an appearance at this year's Sonisphere festival at Knebworth the following day.
5/15/2014
Prog News: Thine Release New Album The Dead City Blueprint
“We’ve been toiling away for over a decade on shaping our latest monster. It has been such a long & grueling process with countless collapses & relapses & a traumatic voyage on numerous levels, but this opus is finally in the flesh so to speak. It is an encapsulation of all those glorious tragedies we all find ourselves overcoming along the way, & essentially for us, a welcome catalyst. Sometimes the best art comes only through being unexpectedly forced through the city’s darkest avenues, so hope you’ll find us there”.
WEBSITE: www.thine-online.co.uk
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ThineUK
Prog News: Thine Release New Album The Dead City Blueprint
“We’ve been toiling away for over a decade on shaping our latest monster. It has been such a long & grueling process with countless collapses & relapses & a traumatic voyage on numerous levels, but this opus is finally in the flesh so to speak. It is an encapsulation of all those glorious tragedies we all find ourselves overcoming along the way, & essentially for us, a welcome catalyst. Sometimes the best art comes only through being unexpectedly forced through the city’s darkest avenues, so hope you’ll find us there”.
WEBSITE: www.thine-online.co.uk
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ThineUK
5/10/2014
Opeth Release Pushed Back
08/05/2014 ~ by Martin Kielty
Source Link: http://www.progmagazine.com/news/2014-05-08/opeth-release-pushed-back
11th album Pale Communion will appear in August
Opeth have confirmed rumours that the release of their 11th studio album, Pale Communion, has been delayed.
It will now appear on August 25 via Roadrunner Records after Mikael Akerfeldt and co ran into scheduling difficulties that made the planned June deadline impossible to meet.
He says in a statement: "Many of you have heard the rumours already. We can now confirm the release of Pale Communion has indeed been pushed back."
"Several circumstances prevented the band from delivering essential tools to Roadrunner in time, which are needed to set up the release properly. Release schedule conflicts made us decide on August instead of June."
He recently explained his decision to record using digital technology instead of his preferred analogue equipment, saying: "We didn’t have time. When we have recorded onto tape, even if we’ve been well-rehearsed, we spend a month or six weeks, which I didn’t want to do this time. I wanted it to be fast, spontaneous and fun.”
Lead single Cusp Of Eternity will be launched on June 3 ahead of Opeth's appearance at this year's Download festival. A second track is scheduled for release in July.
It will now appear on August 25 via Roadrunner Records after Mikael Akerfeldt and co ran into scheduling difficulties that made the planned June deadline impossible to meet.
He says in a statement: "Many of you have heard the rumours already. We can now confirm the release of Pale Communion has indeed been pushed back."
"Several circumstances prevented the band from delivering essential tools to Roadrunner in time, which are needed to set up the release properly. Release schedule conflicts made us decide on August instead of June."
He recently explained his decision to record using digital technology instead of his preferred analogue equipment, saying: "We didn’t have time. When we have recorded onto tape, even if we’ve been well-rehearsed, we spend a month or six weeks, which I didn’t want to do this time. I wanted it to be fast, spontaneous and fun.”
Lead single Cusp Of Eternity will be launched on June 3 ahead of Opeth's appearance at this year's Download festival. A second track is scheduled for release in July.
4/30/2014
Queensryche Settle With Tate
Fired singer loses rights to name but gains exclusive chance to perform Operation Mindcrime albums live.
Well-wishers: Tate and his ex-bandmates
The two Queensryche factions have finally reached a legal settlement over ownership of the band name following the sacking of Geoff Tate in 2012.
Relationships had broken down between the singer and bandmates Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Michael Wilton, leading to a violent confrontation which saw Tate’s dismissal, and his replacement by Todd La Torre.
The argument went to court, with both parties given the entitlement to use the Queensryche title until a later ruling, or a settlement was reached.
That’s happened just ahead of a return to the courtroom. Jackson, Rockenfield and Wilton will continue under the band name while Tate will be compensated for his share of ownership, and leaves with the rights to perform an Operation Mindcrime live show, based on the band’s 1988 concept album and its 2006 second volume.
In a join statement the parties say: “An amicable settlement has been reached. According to the agreement, original members Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Michael Wilton along with recent members Todd La Torre and Parker Lundgren, will noes be the sole entity recording and touring as Queensryche, performing selections from their entire musical catalogue that spans over 30 years of material.
“Original Queensryche lead singer Geoff Tate will continue to record, perform and pursue a variety of other creative endeavours. As part of the agreement he will have the exclusive rights to perform Operation Mindcrime I and II in their entirety as a unique performance.
“Both sides wish each other well and are excited about what the future holds. We want to thank the fans for standing beside us though this ordeal, and look forward to sharing our music with you for years to come.”
Tate’s version of Queensryche launched an album called Frequency Unknown in April last year, while the other original members’ lineup launched a self-titled record two months later.
Relationships had broken down between the singer and bandmates Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Michael Wilton, leading to a violent confrontation which saw Tate’s dismissal, and his replacement by Todd La Torre.
The argument went to court, with both parties given the entitlement to use the Queensryche title until a later ruling, or a settlement was reached.
That’s happened just ahead of a return to the courtroom. Jackson, Rockenfield and Wilton will continue under the band name while Tate will be compensated for his share of ownership, and leaves with the rights to perform an Operation Mindcrime live show, based on the band’s 1988 concept album and its 2006 second volume.
In a join statement the parties say: “An amicable settlement has been reached. According to the agreement, original members Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Michael Wilton along with recent members Todd La Torre and Parker Lundgren, will noes be the sole entity recording and touring as Queensryche, performing selections from their entire musical catalogue that spans over 30 years of material.
“Original Queensryche lead singer Geoff Tate will continue to record, perform and pursue a variety of other creative endeavours. As part of the agreement he will have the exclusive rights to perform Operation Mindcrime I and II in their entirety as a unique performance.
“Both sides wish each other well and are excited about what the future holds. We want to thank the fans for standing beside us though this ordeal, and look forward to sharing our music with you for years to come.”
Tate’s version of Queensryche launched an album called Frequency Unknown in April last year, while the other original members’ lineup launched a self-titled record two months later.
Queensryche Settle With Tate
Fired singer loses rights to name but gains exclusive chance to perform Operation Mindcrime albums live.
Well-wishers: Tate and his ex-bandmates
The two Queensryche factions have finally reached a legal settlement over ownership of the band name following the sacking of Geoff Tate in 2012.
Relationships had broken down between the singer and bandmates Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Michael Wilton, leading to a violent confrontation which saw Tate’s dismissal, and his replacement by Todd La Torre.
The argument went to court, with both parties given the entitlement to use the Queensryche title until a later ruling, or a settlement was reached.
That’s happened just ahead of a return to the courtroom. Jackson, Rockenfield and Wilton will continue under the band name while Tate will be compensated for his share of ownership, and leaves with the rights to perform an Operation Mindcrime live show, based on the band’s 1988 concept album and its 2006 second volume.
In a join statement the parties say: “An amicable settlement has been reached. According to the agreement, original members Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Michael Wilton along with recent members Todd La Torre and Parker Lundgren, will noes be the sole entity recording and touring as Queensryche, performing selections from their entire musical catalogue that spans over 30 years of material.
“Original Queensryche lead singer Geoff Tate will continue to record, perform and pursue a variety of other creative endeavours. As part of the agreement he will have the exclusive rights to perform Operation Mindcrime I and II in their entirety as a unique performance.
“Both sides wish each other well and are excited about what the future holds. We want to thank the fans for standing beside us though this ordeal, and look forward to sharing our music with you for years to come.”
Tate’s version of Queensryche launched an album called Frequency Unknown in April last year, while the other original members’ lineup launched a self-titled record two months later.
Relationships had broken down between the singer and bandmates Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Michael Wilton, leading to a violent confrontation which saw Tate’s dismissal, and his replacement by Todd La Torre.
The argument went to court, with both parties given the entitlement to use the Queensryche title until a later ruling, or a settlement was reached.
That’s happened just ahead of a return to the courtroom. Jackson, Rockenfield and Wilton will continue under the band name while Tate will be compensated for his share of ownership, and leaves with the rights to perform an Operation Mindcrime live show, based on the band’s 1988 concept album and its 2006 second volume.
In a join statement the parties say: “An amicable settlement has been reached. According to the agreement, original members Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Michael Wilton along with recent members Todd La Torre and Parker Lundgren, will noes be the sole entity recording and touring as Queensryche, performing selections from their entire musical catalogue that spans over 30 years of material.
“Original Queensryche lead singer Geoff Tate will continue to record, perform and pursue a variety of other creative endeavours. As part of the agreement he will have the exclusive rights to perform Operation Mindcrime I and II in their entirety as a unique performance.
“Both sides wish each other well and are excited about what the future holds. We want to thank the fans for standing beside us though this ordeal, and look forward to sharing our music with you for years to come.”
Tate’s version of Queensryche launched an album called Frequency Unknown in April last year, while the other original members’ lineup launched a self-titled record two months later.
3/20/2014
Prog Rock Music Talk Feature: Not Otherwise Specified
NOS released its debut album Judgment on May 30th 2011. This album combines themes of observation and personal discovery with a heavy guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and emotional guitar and keyboard solos. While initially meant to be a rock album, the songs kept coming out prog. He decided to stop trying to fight this pull and allowed himself to be pulled into the progressive rock sound.
Not Otherwise Specified began in December of 2008 when founding (and currently only) member Craig Kerley decided to return to his music roots. After a 15 year hiatus, Craig decided it was time to stop neglecting his love of writing and performing progressive rock and began work on NOS's debut album.
Prog Rock Music Talk Feature: Not Otherwise Specified
NOS released its debut album Judgment on May 30th 2011. This album combines themes of observation and personal discovery with a heavy guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and emotional guitar and keyboard solos. While initially meant to be a rock album, the songs kept coming out prog. He decided to stop trying to fight this pull and allowed himself to be pulled into the progressive rock sound.
Not Otherwise Specified began in December of 2008 when founding (and currently only) member Craig Kerley decided to return to his music roots. After a 15 year hiatus, Craig decided it was time to stop neglecting his love of writing and performing progressive rock and began work on NOS's debut album.
3/19/2014
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